West Virginia University Healthcare Employee Health
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Darlene Davisson RN, FNP - BC,MSN Jodi Bertagnolli RN, BSN Employee Health
Transcript of West Virginia University Healthcare Employee Health
Darlene Davisson RN, FNP-BC,MSN Jodi Bertagnolli RN, BSN
EmployeeHealth
Location Employee Health is located on 2 West of
the main hospital past waiting room
Office Hours are: Monday – Friday 6:30am- 4:30pm Closed on Holidays
Phone: 304-598-4160
See Employee Health for: Annual TB skin testing Immunizations Laser Eye Exams (specific departments only) Color blind testing (all residents) Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures Flu shots and Lipid panels
TB Skin Testing By PPD skin test or IGRA blood test.
2 step TB skin test will be place if you have no documentation of a TB skin test placement in the past 12 months.
TB skin test are read 48-72hrs after placement
For those HCW’s with a history of a positive PPD, a copy of the most recent CXR is required.
No annual TB test after initial onboarding TB testing is completed. (exception for TB exposure)
Everyone will complete an annual online Health Review survey. This will be sent to you by birth month..
Required Immunizations Hepatitis B vaccinations 1,2 & 3
MMR (Measles, Mumps &Rubella) 1 & 2
History of Varicella disease or Varivax 1 & 2
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis)then Tetanus/Diphtheria every 10 years thereafter.
Documentation of a positive titer for Hep B, MMR, Varicella antibody level is acceptable.
In addition: Color Blind testing and OSHA Med Evaluation will be required by all residents
Laser Eye Exams Required for: Anesthesiology, OB/GYN,
Ophthalmology, ENT, Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and Pulmonary, and anyone with laser exposure.
Exams are completed in Employee Health. Exams must be completed before Laser exposure. Exit Exam are offered.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
What is it? Prevent it! Respond!
Oh no! I stuck myself with a needle from a
patient!
What do I do if my unhealed cut is
exposed to blood?
Eeek! Fluid from a patient just
splashed in my eyes and nose!
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Click once for each first level bullet. The head fades in after clicking the third time for “Response.” Click once for “Oh no!”, again for “Eeeek!” and again for “What do I…”. Pathogen Exposure One of the most important responsibilities we have is to help prevent and respond to bloodborne pathogen (BBP) exposure. BBP’s are essentially germs that can be spread by sharing blood. The big worry about BBP exposure is that serious or fatal infections are spread from one person to another this way. Needlestick injuries, cuts, and contact with open skin can expose you to BBP’s. Some of the most serious risks are Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)—the virus that causes AIDS. This is why we check carefully for proper vaccinations before you begin at WVUH. We also work with Infection Control to maintain and improve other ways for staff to protect themselves. Yet despite all we do to prevent accidents with needles and other exposures, they still occur. Employee Health plays a major role in responding to these situations. When you contact us, we respond by following the most up-to-date recommendations. This helps to decrease the chance you may become infected in this situation. In your department, you’ll get detailed information about what to do if you are exposed to a BBP.
BPE Response Use soap and water to wash areas exposed to
potentially infectious fluids as soon as possible after exposure.
Flush exposed mucous membranes with water. Flush exposed eyes with water or saline solution. Immediately contact Employee Health #74160 (or
the House Supervisor pager #1678 during off hours).
If the source patient is an outpatient…DO NOT LET THEM LEAVE…until testing has been initiated by Employee Health or House Supervisor
Do NOT apply caustic agents, or inject antiseptics or disinfectants into the
wound.
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Presentation Notes
First level bullets are already up. Click once for the “Do NOT apply caustic agents” to appear.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONCAPR / PAPR/ N95
Effective April 1, 2011 WVU Healthcare implemented the use of PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirators) to enhance patient and staff safety.
PAPR’s/CAPR’s are considered to be 50 to 1500 time more protective than the N95 respirator.
CAPR’s can be located on crash carts, isolation carts and obtained through The Materials Management department.
N95 mask will only be used in extreme emergency situations. Fit testing will only be done on an as needed basis for those required to wear a N95 mask.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONcont’
Completion of an OSHA medical questionnaire must be reviewed by Employee Health prior to the use of a CAPR/PAPR/N95 mask.
All residents will be required to complete an annual OSHA Medical Evaluation questionnaire.
Reminders Contact Employee Health
immediately if you have been exposed to a bloodbornepathogen OR (House Supervisor pager #1678 during off hours)with f/u EH next business day.
Complete on-line incident report for any BBP exposure.
Bring immunization records to Employee Health for review.
